Why we should all have a basic income

Re:Why we should all have a basic income by Clubber on Sunday January 22, 2017 @06:01PM (#13458181)

This is one of the main theories as to why Trump was successful in the US. The US economy can't properly support it's workforce fully. The Democrats offered social safety net. The Republicans offered tax cuts and deregulation to the business owners. Neither solved the underlying problem that the US economy can't properly support the workforce.

People want an honest day's pay for an honest day's work as they have for millennia. Pride in honest, good work is important to the vast majority of people, especially in the US.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Why we should all have a basic income by Idontagree on Sunday January 22, 2017 @06:04PM (#13458200)

I just simply dont agree. I'd be perfectly happy to do what I pleased everyday if I could. I'm not a huge fan of having to meet deadlines or any of the many little tasks that come with having to work. I think it's truly strange that people are afraid of not having work because it means they will be listless.

[ Parent | on HN ]